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National media policy to be introduced within three months: Minister

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The national media policy will come into effect within three months, Minister of Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament today. "The policy will be formulated by media stake... Read More


Report on container clearance scam to be presented to Parliament soon

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The report of the committee that investigated into the container clearance scam will be presented to Parliament soon, Deputy Minister Anil Jayantha told the House today. He added... Read More


No improvement in Bathiya's health; new treatment decision tomorrow

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- A decision is expected tomorrow on whether to change the treatment being given to the ailing elephant Bathiya, who has been ill for several days in the Polpithigama area. Profess... Read More


Dr. Maheshi Wijerathna further remanded over corruption charges

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The specialist neurosurgeon Dr. Maheshi Wijerathna, attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, was today ordered to be further remanded until July 15 by Colombo Chief M... Read More


Former Deputy Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Department granted bail

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The former Commissioner General of the Motor Traffic Department, Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe and three others were released on bail over an illegal vehicle registration and nu... Read More


Former Health Secretary granted bail

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Former Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta was released on bail in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged accumulation of illicit assets. Colombo... Read More


Government to introduce Property Tax by mid-2027

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Sri Lanka plans to introduce a property tax by the first half of 2027, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). As... Read More


Parcel with mobile phones thrown into Boossa Prison premises

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Boossa Prison authorities recovered a parcel containing eight mobile phones that had been thrown into the prison premises early this morning. Prison Commissioner Jagath Weerasing... Read More


Cabinet approves Sri Lanka Navy to conduct maritime security operations

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the Sri Lanka Navy to independently conduct maritime security operations under the supervision of the Ministry of Defence. This ... Read More


Sri Lanka, Canada to tackle cross-border crime

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sri Lanka Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The ... Read More